Apple may kill the volume button and replace it with a new "magic" button?
A new rumor suggests that Apple may continue to "revolutionize" the button design on the iPhone . Accordingly, after introducing the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 series, Apple is said to be testing a completely new button design for the iPhone 17 Pro. According to leaker Majin Bu, Apple may remove both the Action button and the volume button, replacing them with a single multi-function button.
The volume button and Action button could be “merged” on the iPhone 17.
This new button is expected to work similarly to the Camera Control button, with pressure and touch recognition to perform different functions. Users will be able to mute, adjust the volume, or trigger different actions just by interacting with this button.
While this idea may seem strange, it has a few potential benefits. First, it simplifies the design, creating a more seamless and modern look for the iPhone. Second, reducing the number of cutouts in the chassis could help increase the durability of the device, especially for thin and light iPhone models like the iPhone 17 Air.
This change will certainly cause some initial difficulties for users who are used to the traditional button layout. In addition, integrating multiple functions into a single button can also lead to complexity in operation.
At the moment, this is still just a rumor and there is no official information from Apple. However, with the bold changes that Apple has made in recent years, it is entirely possible that they will continue to experiment with new designs.
Last year, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max got a major design change with the addition of an Action button. This button replaced the mute switch and came with many new customization capabilities.
iPhone 16 Pro concept photo.
For this year's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple could go one step further by adding another button.
Here are the rumors about the iPhone 16 "family", especially the addition of new buttons according to a summary from the Apple Insider website.
